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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.42, 348.34 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.42, 348.34 and 102.27 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.42 : 348.34 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.42/348.34 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.42x = 348.34 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.42x = 35,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624.73/232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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